Recorders
Alexandra is a Sydney and Melbourne based recorder player, music educator and conductor. -She first started studying music at the age of fourteen with Zana Clarke (AUS) and then went on to complete her Bachelor of Music in recorder performance at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music at the University of Melbourne. During that time, Alexandra specialised in ensemble and soloist historical performance practice with Ruth Wilkinson (AUS).
In 2016 Alexandra completed her Masters of Music Performance-Teaching (majoring in conducting). . She also is part of The Recorder Co-op a recorder quartet specializing in recorder music both contemporary and early. In the past she has performed with the the Organs of Ballarat Goldfields festival (VIC), Bach Akademie Australia (SYD), Salut! Baroque (SYD), The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra (SA), and the Bach Cantata program at St Johns Soutgate (VIC).
Harpsichord, Organ, Harp and Pipes
Baroque Violin & Rebec
Michaela Murphy completed her honours in music (composition) at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music in 2018. She has been playing with Trillo since its beginnings in 2015, regularly playing baroque violin, baroque viola, rebec and vielle. Murphy has not composed for Trillo, but has a strong interest in bringing early music instruments and ideas into classical contemporary music.
Viola Da Gamba
Evlambia Vafiadis was an AMEB Grade 7 cello student when her teacher introduced her to early music and the viola da gamba. Seven years later, having completed a Diploma in Music under Miriam Morris, she enjoys playing with Trillo and others as often as possible. When not immersed in early music, she is attempting to unravel the mysteries of veterinary medicine, and has already discovered (seriously) that a surprising number of animals seem to like medieval music. She looks forward to many years of combining cattle guts and catgut!
Percussion
Born and raised in Melbourne, Alexander is a versatile percussionist with experience and interests in a wide range of musical genres in the classical world and beyond. He has performed alongside the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, Speak Percussion, as well as in the Melbourne Festival and Metropolis New Music Festival. He is particularly passionate about collaborating with other musicians and artistic disciplines
With interests in history and languages, Alex relishes the variety that Early Music offers listeners, as well as its ability to be moving and evocative in the present day. In October he will be helping curate a concert at the National Gallery of Victoria, exploring connections between Medieval French polyphony and the paintings of the Modernist Australian artist Roger Kemp.
Alex is currently studying at the Australian National Academy of Music.
Voice - Soprano
Since graduating with high distinctions from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts and the University of Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, Lauren has enjoyed taking part in regular public performances in and around Melbourne. She is a versatile lyric/coloratura soprano with a knack for expression and story-telling. As an early music specialist, Lauren performs regularly with her partner and lutenist, Casey Fitzpatrick, Trillo and ensemble e21. In 2020, Lauren will undertake a Master of Music (Opera Performance) at the University of Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. She considers herself lucky beyond words for the opportunity to connect with people through music, grow as an artist, and to follow the career that she truly ‘burns’ for.
Lute, Baroque Guitar & Theorbo
Casey studied early music performance practice at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) under the tutelage of Professor Stewart Smith (organ), Professor Geoffrey Lancaster (harpsichord/forte piano) and Dr Jonathan Paget (19th century guitar). He graduated from WAAPA in 2016 with first class honours and the dux recital mark. Casey is now based in Melbourne and continues to work closely with Lauren Burns - his partner and fellow early music enthusiast; together they bring the combined beauty of the lute and the voice to unassuming ears across Australia.